Huipil (Wee-peel) is the Spanish term for the traditional blouse worn by Mayan women in Guatemala. It is the most significant part of her costume, and to the knowledgeable observer it identifies a women's village, social and marital status, religious background, wealth, and individual personality. A well-woven huipil can last 20 to 30 years before it's sold at market and starts a second life as a rag,Since these items are created from many different blouses, designs and styles will vary. Backgrounds of each item will also vary somewhat - some will be a more solid color, others will have stripes. But you get to choose the main background color. The fair wages the artisans receive improves their living conditions and helps build a better life for themselves and their families. These huipils once were worn by Mayan women from Joyabaj. They're characterized by their dark, tightly woven cloth with light-colored appliqué, and woven collars. Small Joyabaj Huipil Handbags$44.00 each

These huipil handbags sport handles that flow from the bag itself, and is sized for hand-held or shoulder use. A zippered inner pocket (about 5" x 7") helps keep yourHuipil designs will vary but will be similar to these with orange, red, brown, copper, green, brown tones. About 14" wide x 13" high for the main part of the bag. Large Joyabaj Huipil Handbags     $48.00 each These huipil handbags are similar to the small bags above, but they're a bit wider.About 18" wide x 13" high for the main part of the bag. Handle works well for hand or shoulder use. Zippered inner pocket (about 3" x 7"). Small Joyabaj Huipil Handbags with White Huipils$44.00 each These are the true, original colors of the huipils; other bags have had the huipil overdyed when they were given a second life as handbags. If you're looking for something brighter, with more contrast, these are the bags for you. The handles flow from the bag itself, and is sized so the bag can be worn on the shoulder or held by hand.

Bags include a zippered inner pocket (about 5" x 7"), cotton lining and magnetic closure. Huipil designs will vary but white will be a prominent color. These huipil bags are lined, and close with a zipper at the top and a zippered pouch inside. Choose from two sizes and two colors. Designs and styles will vary. Joyabaj Huipil Large Purse with Ball Fringe     $32.00 This shoulder bag is a very functional size (12.5" wide by 11" high) and zips acrossbr 500 backpack blower the top to close. backpack vakantie marokkoDesigns and styles will vary.canon g12 backpack Small Black Joyabaj Purse     $13.00cybermen backpack (left photo shows purse closed and with shoulder strap tucked away; right photo with flap open to reveal pockets.)

6" x 8"   Lined, with velcro closure. One zippered pocket with an open pocket above and below the zippered pocket. Designs and styles will vary. Not Shown but Available: Joyabaj Coin Purse    $10.00 JOYCOIN-color    5" x 5" Also see a small Chichi huipil bag below, and a variety of change purses woven by Burmese women in Thailand's refugee camps. These totes are sure to be a hit wherever you take them! Large Cotzal Huipil Bags Three panels make up the Cotzal huipil blouse, featuring alternating geometric bands, interspersed with figures of birds or 4-footed creatures, and they've been converted into these beautiful tote bags. Two straps top a 14" high bag that's about 18" at the top and a bit less than that at the bottom. To help hold lots of your belongings, the depth is about 5". There's one zippered pocket inside, and a zipper secures the top. Colors currently available are primarily turquoise (shown) and blue, with a couple burgundy (shown).

Colors and patterns vary. These huipils were once worn by Mayan women from Chichicastenango, Guatemala, and are characterized by colorful floral and geometric embroidery with starburst collars. Large Floral Huipil Bags     $56.00 each What speaks of cheer, life, renewal and enjoyment more than flowers? You'll have a year-round abundance of flowers with these Guatemalan 14" high hand bags. The base is 12" wide and 5" deep so you'll have lots of space, and the zipper at the top is 18" long. Inside there's a zippered 6.5" x 9" pocket. The back of the bag is the blue/black fabric. From the top of the bag to the apex of the 2 1" wide handles is 13". Large Chichi Huipil Tote Bags   $50.00 each The 5" base of these colorful Guatemalan huipil totes create an abundance of space. They're about 20" wide and 12" high, with a zipper closure across the top, and a small zippered pocket within. (Note that what may appear to be a purse flap on one of the purse photos is not a flap -

the original huipil had a black-edged square neckline, so that space is now filled in with more blouse fabric.) These totes have a top zipper closure. Designs and styles vary. Designs and styles vary. Small Chichi Original Huipil Totes   $44.00 each More colorful tote choices! These huipil totes display the original colors of the huipils; the fabric has not been overdyed. There's a wide variety of designs and we've categorized them as geometrics, florals and combined geometrics and florals (seen above from left to right). The shoulder or arm straps curve gently from the 13" wide, 14" high bag body. They're lined, offer a magnetic closure, and include an interior zippered pocket. Small Chichi Huipil Totes   $44.00 These bags are similar to the totes above - the major difference is that the huipil has been dyed, so the colors are more muted. Note that almost all of these bags feature floral prints. Chichi Huipil Cosmetic Bags

These roomy cosmetic bags have a zippered closure at the top, and are nicely lined. Medium Geometric Chichi Cosmetic Bag HUICOS-M2     10" x 8" Small Geometric Chichi Cosmetic Bag HUICOS-S2     7" x 6" Small Chichi Floral Bag     $9.50 Zippered top, assorted designsHUIZIP "Rococo-style" Flowered Huipil Accessories If you love flowers, you'll love the cell phone bags, purses, eye glass cases, and cosmetic bags that we offer from Guatemalan women's huipils. "Luna" Purse with Round Handles   $50.00 each Pretty and practical - that's what these flowery "Luna" purses are! Dual cloth-covered, firm but flexible handles top a 13" wide, 9" high (to base of handles) lined purse. The back side of this Guatemalan purse is the same color as the handles. Available in blue, brown and purple. Snap closure and zipped interior pocket. Designs and colors will vary. "Trapezoid" Purse   $50.00 each This single-handled purse with a snap closure has the back the same color as the handle.